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Current Urban Studies (CUS) is an international refereed journal dedicated to the latest advancement in the study of urban studies. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas…
Amir Moradi, Saeed Rahmati
An ecoregion is defined as an area delineated by natural boundaries, possessing a distinct ecosystem compared to its neighboring regions and disregarding political borders. Planning for these regions is referred to as ecoregional planning. Ecoregional plannin…
Renz Tichafogwe Tende, Lodrick Samgwa Mbukwe
Satelisation has become an intermittent phenomenon in sub-Saharan African cities in their quest for development. This article posits that the metamorphosis of Obala Sud-Division has been activated by the Yaounde metropolis. The paper divulges that spatial exp…
Charles Nyakwebara, Amin T. Kiggundu, Darious Kaijo, Emmanuel Bita Kaganzi, Cissy Nakawuki
Uganda created new cities in 2020 to strengthen its competitiveness for sustainable wealth creation and inclusive growth. However, this was not matched with capacities to move the process. Physical planning is one way through which to kick-start this process.…
Laison S. Kaganga
Lack of detailed data on the dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC) changes in urban and peri-urban areas is a key problem in Tanzania, resulting in poor urban development. Most of the decisions made on land use management have always been reactive, with…
Amr Ali Bayoumi, Ola Ali Bayoumi
The study focuses on the spatial configuration of shopping mall design and its effect on social behavior and economics of the project. The design of Urban Open Spaces (UOS) in shopping mall can affect the success or failure of the project. In this paper as pa…
Emmanuel Elifadhili Mchome, Uwezo Wilbard Nzoya
In centuries, minor towns have played a great intermediate role between rural areas and urban areas in the world. Many worldwide literatures reveal that the settlements contribute much in economic development of both urban and rural areas. Land development in…
Emmanuel Elifadhili Mchome, Uwezo Wilbard Nzoya
Landholders are the primary stakeholders in preparation and implementation of the neighborhood layout plans. Different legal documents recognize their stake in making sure the plans are prepared and implemented on the ground. Thus, these plans are prepared in…
Janeth Mjema, Yaw A. Twumasi, Zhu H. Ning, John Bosco Namwamba, Ronald Okwemba, Kelvin Kiwale, Lucinda Kangwana, Priscilla M. Loh
The homeless experience food insecurity since most of them cannot be employed. Lack of employment makes it difficult for most homeless people to get proper clothing and a place to call home. Some homeless people are not even admissible in some shelters becaus…
Patrick Boyle, Ardeshir Faghri, Rodolfo Gomes
Road Diets are far from a new technique for designers to apply to roadways. Yet after over 50 years of implementation and countless studies into their effectiveness, it is only relatively recently that the process is gaining widespread recognition and impleme…
Layla Aljehani
This applied study sought to measure the impact of the Haramain High-Speed Train (HHST) project on the neighborhoods of Tibah municipality by studying the impact of the train on land prices and urban growth in the years 2016, 2018, and 2021. Through the use o…
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